Senior OPD Probation Officer — Part-Time Leadership

Ministry of Justice; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice's Lancashire OPD unit invites applications for a Senior Probation Officer on a 0.6 FTE basis. The role blends operational leadership of Probation Officers within OPD services and development of external partnerships, with a structured split across OPD Pathway and broader partnership work.

The post holder reports to the Regional OPD Senior Leader and will operate from Diadem House with regular team meetings.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing complex, high-risk individuals.
• Strong safeguarding, MAPPA and public protection knowledge.
• Experience supervising staff and providing professional supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: manage and lead specialist Probation Officers and staff within OPD services.
• Clinical and Psychological Partnership Working: collaborate with Clinical Leads and NHS partners to deliver OPD pathway.
• Risk Management and Public Protection: oversee high-risk cases and ensure robust risk assessment.
• Consultation and Workforce Development: support case consultation and reflective practice; coordinate workforce development activities.
• Quality Assurance and Professional Standards: review casework and provide feedback; ensure oversight frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Decision making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

The Ministry of Justice's Lancashire OPD unit invites applications for a Senior Probation Officer on a 0.6 FTE basis. The role blends operational leadership of Probation Officers within OPD services and development of external partnerships, with a structured split across OPD Pathway and broader partnership work.

The post holder reports to the Regional OPD Senior Leader and will operate from Diadem House with regular team meetings.